Currently in its 20th season, Context is Christian analysis on the news and current events that shape our lives. We join with all faith communities to make sense of our world, and find harmony. Context’s distinctive voice and style gives viewers a perspective they don’t get to hear in mainstream media.
From the COVID-19 pandemic, global refugee crisis, First Nations issues, climate change, and assisted dying – to the Humboldt Bronco’s bus tragedy, Las Vegas shootings, Paris attacks, the North Toronto van attack, civil war in Syria, Tree of Life Synagogue tragedy, and the Texas church killings – Context’s reporters go live on location to provide a lens on how God is at work in our world and in the stories that impact all of us.
Hollywood has it’s own ideas about love, marriage, and romance, and the digital revolution has changed dating, marriage, and committed relationships.
As we navigate the changing shifts in attitudes and beliefs about marriage – is it okay to still be single? Plus, Andrea Mrozek from Cardus Family...
In an era where cover-ups, lies and abuse of power are called out, it’s time for it to stop – and for those abused within the church to begin to heal.
Pope Francis’ answer to the history of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church is to call an emergency summit for the protection of minors in Rome....
We pray for the loss in this community.
And, does prayer and religion have a role in public life beyond the tragic? A Senate hearing underway on the tax benefits for religion in Canada probes the worth of religion in our nation.
We hear from our political leaders on the value of prayer and ex...
Fifty innocent Muslims slain at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The alleged terrorist was motivated by right-wing extremism and white supremacist beliefs - echoed in a 87-page manifesto released online.
Thousands of kilometres away, the murders have reverberated around the world.
Th...
More than 750 deaths – so far – in the wake of Cyclone Idai that rampaged Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Malawi in Africa. It’s one of the worst weather-related disasters to hit the southern hemisphere.
How is help being activated following Cyclone Idai?
Video captured in the aftermath is astoun...
A stunning decision in Quebec as the government introduces new legislation to ban religious symbols – worn by certain public employees like police officers, teachers and judges. The proposed bill is a dismantling of what Canada included in our chart of rights – religious freedom and expression. S...
There's a lot of noise to cut through - and where we even begin our action on climate change is complex and costly.
But one thing is clear: Mother Earth's weather patterns make life dangerous and difficult for those on the margins and climate action is urgently needed.
What is our responsib...
The world looked on in horror as the roof and spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris went up in flames.
As fire ravaged through the 850-year old cathedral, onlookers wept, sang hymns, and prayed to cope with what was transpiring before their eyes.
But God's steadfast love and majesty, while...
This time, a terrorist attack in several places throughout the island of Sri Lanka.
Three churches and 3 hotels blown up in 8 separate blasts as Christians worshipped on Easter Sunday.
Authorities say a domestic Islamic terrorist group is responsible for the killings.
This week on Contex...
These are only some of the heartbreaking tragedies facing us. But it's the children who suffer the most. The United Nations report 17 million children have lost their homes and have been internally displaced due to conflict and violence.
This week on Context: speaking up for our vulnerable chi...
Promises, promises! As our 43rd federal election rises to find the next Prime Minister – do you feel represented or left out? Hopeful or skeptical?
As our nation’s political leaders crisscross the country, Context takes a look at the big issues that matter to religious voters who often feel left...
Bahamas is rebuilding, Yemen is five years into civil war with no end in sight; and Syrians are crying out. Context co-anchor,
Ann Rohmer covers people suffering worlds away — the victims and organizations on the ground in these troubled areas to find out how to help where it’s needed the most.
The school year in Canada has had a tragic start. Hamilton has been shocked by the stabbing death of 14-year-old Devan Selvey who was stabbed to death in front of his mother.
PLUS the final days of Canada’s federal election campaign.
The gloves came off at the only English all-candidate debate....
The tragic and senseless murder of a 14-year-old boy has left the system and people who failed him reeling.
In our deeply divided world, bullying, racism, and hatred trickles down from the generations, and spills on to our streets and into our schools.
Today on Context - we take a look at why hat...
Few things divide us like our politics. But in the aftermath of a divisive election - where East and West and everyone in between are anything but united - how do we understand each other?
In Prime Minister Trudeau's minority government, the west says they want out, Quebec has voted for the sepa...
What are the hot button issues the new Liberal minority government faces?
As people in Hong Kong continue their pro-democracy protests, how will Canada’s next government handle the tensions between China and Canada?
PLUS changes are coming to contentious legislation in Canada – the prostitution ...
Vaping was meant to be a healthier way to wean cigarette smokers off highly addictive nicotine. But as it turns out, e-cigarettes are anything but healthy or safe.
Doctors and health officials in Canada are on high alert after thirty-four once healthy people have died in the United States, and t...
Kanye West's ninth studio album is causing a lot of controversy on both sides of the debate.
Religion in pop music isn't new - but Kanye's JESUS IS KING is the latest to stir things up in the world of rap - and crossing over into mainstream pop music.
This week on Context: Industry experts an...
Changes are coming to Canada's medical assistance in dying legislation. A Quebec Superior Court says Canada's current laws are too restrictive - and should remove a requirement that natural death be in the 'foreseeable future'.
Pro-euthanasia advocacy groups want the law to go even further to in...
Canada's First Nations' communities are calling out for neighbourliness. Our streets are screaming for neighbourliness. And our world cries out for help in some of the worst natural disasters on record.
Through the inevitable and ongoing tragedies and crises everyone faces, who can we rely on to ...
Sri Lanka is still recovering from the Islamic terrorist bombings on Easter Sunday, 2019. Three churches and three tourist hotels were completely destroyed, more than 200 people were killed. Now, Sri Lankans have voted in hard-line president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is accused of, but denies any w...
Revolutions, rebellions, and insurrections are happening across the globe. Countless scenes of brave men and women protesting by the millions - standing together in waves of solidarity - fill our media here in Canada.
Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Algeria, and Egypt - the protest movements of the...
A trip through some of the stories we've tackled this season on Context:
From Canada's never boring political arena, to a concert turned worldwide church stage.
Plus, the tragedy among some of our young Canadians hit their communities, and have loved ones calling for change.
At Context we dare...
Searching for the heart of Christmas isn't always easy. It's not supposed to be, but Christmas can be stressful!
This Christmas on Context, if you're looking for the spirit of Christmas, look no further. Organizations that don't get enough credit for the help they give people in dire need around...
